A spokesperson for Yasukuni Shrine, whose name means “peaceful country” in Japanese, declined to confirm his appointment. Visits to the shrine by senior Japanese political figures have drawn ...

Glance around the grounds and listen to discover that not only devout followers and tourists congregate at shrines and temples in central Tokyo. Shrines, temples and historic parks have a richer ...

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice.

Onigiri rice balls are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and many Tokyo restaurants are now taking them to the next level with creative and unique fillings. One of the city’s most popular rice ball ...

Japan’s teenage surfing sensation Shino Matsuda has a secret weapon as she targets gold at next year’s Tokyo Olympics ... “Mum usually makes me ‘onigiri’ [rice balls] which I munch ...